# WeatherMap+ vs Weather Map

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WeatherMap+ at 85% against Weather Map's 24%. WeatherMap+ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (538 vs 7). Weather Map's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Weather Map is free to download; WeatherMap+ costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

WeatherMap+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeatherMap+ has 538 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of WeatherMap+'s written reviews are positive against 24% of Weather Map's.

WeatherMap+ ships an update every 2 months, Weather Map every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherMap+ | Weather Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (538 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathermap-plus/id471629622/reviews)** | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-map-netatmo-stations/id996357216/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **538** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **85.0% of reviews** | 23.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#87** | — |
| Size | 15 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 10.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michal Frankowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/330935779) | [Imre Katai](https://appshunter.io/developer/317329765) |

## What reviewers say

### WeatherMap+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathermap-plus/id471629622)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Explore global weather patterns with interactive maps. View current and future weather events with detailed layers for temperature, wind, and precipitation. Forecasts are available for up to five days.

**Highlights:** Interactive world map, Switchable weather layers, Detailed weather data (0.25 degrees), View weather changes over time, Up to 5-day forecast

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best weather radar
- 👍 Accurate and reliable forecasts
- 👍 Comprehensive weather data
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Helpful for travel planning and outdoor activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes or freezes on newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Outdated or missing data in some locations
- 🔋 High data usage for map downloads
- 🕰️ Slow to load maps and data

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch with iOS 10 and later
- Current location not detected on startup
- Weather data inaccurate or not updating properly

**Requested features**

- Add cloud cover overlay
- Provide wind speed in MPH/KPH instead of wind barbs
- Allow saving favorite locations
- Implement offline caching for maps and data
- Add animation for weather data progression


### Weather Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-map-netatmo-stations/id996357216)

Track real-time weather globally using public Netatmo station data. View current temperature and rain information for any location.

**Highlights:** Global weather tracking, Real-time temperature data, Rainfall information, Public Netatmo station network, Map interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeatherMap+ free?

WeatherMap+ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Weather Map free?

Weather Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WeatherMap+ or Weather Map?

WeatherMap+ is rated higher. WeatherMap+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 538 ratings, while Weather Map averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do WeatherMap+ or Weather Map have ads?

Neither WeatherMap+ nor Weather Map shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WeatherMap+ or Weather Map?

WeatherMap+ ships an update every 2 months, and Weather Map every 6 months. Most recently, WeatherMap+ was updated on November 4, 2026 and Weather Map on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*